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Nikon 50mm?

  • 01-07-2013 2:31am
    #1
    topazkk
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I'm thinking of buying one of these for my Nikon D3000

    http://www.parkcameras.com/290/Nikon-AF-NIKKOR-50mm-f-1-8D.html


    What do ye think? I realise I won't have to option of auto focusing but is that really a big problem. I may upgrade for another Nikon DSLR in the not too distant future anyway, has anyone here got one and what do you think? :):)

    Thanks,
    Brendan.


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  • #2
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,052 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    would you not consider the 50mm f1.8G? it's a bit more expensive, but you may curse the lack of autofocus in the D; your viewfinder is not built for manual focus, and the lens itself is made primarily as an autofocus lens, so the ergonomics aren't fantastic on it for MF.


  • #3
    topazkk
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭topazkk


    I'll check that out thanks.


  • #4
    RickyWed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭RickyWed


    as magicbastarder said get the G version for autofocus, well autofocus is less hassle but once you learn manual you wont use any other :)


  • #5
    D.S.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 756 ✭✭✭D.S.


    I had that lens on my D90 (but that had in camera focusing). Super lens for the price. However, when I went to a FF camera, it just didn't have the resolving power for the newer sensor so I upgraded.

    If you want something with good IQ and cheap as chips, and don't mind the lack of auto focus - get the 50 1.8d, but for longer term value for money (i.e. avoiding having to upgrade if you get a camera body with a higher mp sensor), the g model is great, but the sigma art 50mm for me has the best IQ (comparable with the Zeiss Otus which goes for a couple of grand) and is great value for money..

    EDIT: I just realised this thread is over a year old - DOH! RickWed you resurrected an auld one here :)


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